Nandha(2001)
'Nandhaa' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Bala. The film stars Suriya, Rajkiran, and Laila in lead roles, with Saravanan, Rajshree, Sheela, and Karunas in supporting roles. The story follows Nandha, a young man who returns home after serving time in a borstal for murdering his father. He struggles to regain his mother's love and acceptance in a society that views him as a criminal. The film is noted for its raw emotional tone, strong performances, and tragic climax. It won multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Actor for Suriya. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 14 November 2001, on Diwali.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2001
- Director
- Bala
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
After killing his abusive father as a child, Nandha is released from a borstal and returns to his deaf-mute mother. He wants to start a new life, but his criminal record blocks every opportunity. A wealthy mentor gives him a chance, but his mother's fear and a new betrayal push him toward a tragic end.
“A son's love. A mother's fear.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nandha
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Suriya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Karunas & Suriya (5 films together), Suriya & R. Rathnavelu (5 films together), Rajkiran & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), and Yuvan Shankar Raja & Laila (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a real prison in Chennai, using actual inmates as background actors.
- Surya's intense physical transformation for the role included learning martial arts from a local kalari trainer.
- The character Periyavar was inspired by a real-life social worker who aided Sri Lankan Tamil refugees.
- Director Bala originally planned a different ending but changed it after discussions with the film's writer.
- The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja was recorded live with a full orchestra to enhance its raw feel.
- Actress Laila was cast after Bala saw her in a Malayalam film and felt she suited the innocent village girl role.
- Nandha was shot mostly in natural light to maintain a gritty, realistic look throughout the film.